PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support Airway and Ventilation 2

Question 1

Which airway adjunct is most appropriate for an unconscious trauma patient with an intact gag reflex?

Accepted Answer

Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)

Answer

Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)

Answer

Laryngeal mask airway

Answer

Combitube

Question 2

What is the primary risk of hyperventilation in a trauma patient with a head injury?

Accepted Answer

Cerebral vasoconstriction causing decreased cerebral perfusion

Answer

Gastric distension leading to vomiting

Answer

Pulmonary edema from over-inflation

Answer

Cardiac arrhythmia from respiratory alkalosis

Question 3

In PHTLS, what is the jaw thrust maneuver primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Opening the airway in patients with suspected cervical spine injury

Answer

Clearing a foreign body obstruction

Answer

Inserting an endotracheal tube

Answer

Assessing mandibular fractures

Question 4

What is the preferred initial ventilation method for a trauma patient requiring assisted ventilation in the field?

Accepted Answer

Bag-valve-mask with supplemental oxygen

Answer

Mouth-to-mouth ventilation

Answer

Demand valve resuscitator

Answer

Mechanical ventilator

Question 5

Which clinical sign indicates a potentially compromised airway in a trauma patient?

Accepted Answer

Stridor or gurgling sounds during breathing

Answer

Clear, strong voice

Answer

Respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute

Answer

Equal bilateral chest rise

Question 6

According to PHTLS, what is the appropriate oxygen saturation target for trauma patients?

Accepted Answer

Greater than or equal to 94%

Answer

88-92%

Answer

100% at all times

Answer

85-90% is acceptable